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Soggy Bathmats, Loud Chewing And A Sea Of Raised Phones: 80 Petty Things That Get On People’s Nerves

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Live and let live... If only it were that simple. But with more than 8 billion people squashed onto one small planet, it's a given that we're going to get on each other's nerves now and again. Sometimes, it's the entitlement or rudeness that grates us. Other times, it's something seemingly smaller that drives us up the wall.
How can you not be bothered by Bob not wearing a helmet while riding his motorbike, or Sally not washing her hands after being in the toilet for twenty minutes? That stranger sitting next to you on the train, munching loudly with their mouth open is surely enough to make you want to not mind your own business. The water that should run off a duck's back often gets stuck, and it happens to the best of us.
Someone asked, "What’s the absolute pettiest thing that instantly sends your blood pressure through the roof now that you’re an adult?" and you might want to prepare yourself for some second-hand irritation. Bored Panda has put together the best responses. Don't be surprised if you feel a bit snappy after scrolling through them.

#21

Soggy Bathmats, Loud Chewing And A Sea Of Raised Phones: 80 Petty Things That Get On People’s Nerves
Driving slow in the passing lane.
15points

#22

Cyclist riding down a mountain road, representing petty things outdoor enthusiasts encounter.
Cyclists blowing past you on a pedestrian path at 20 mph without yelling out "on your left" or indicating with a bell. I walk my dog and she will act a fool the 1 out of 100 timss and if you hit her, I will hit you.

Cars not looking before they turn right or left at a pedestrian crosswalk that is signaling that pedestrians are crossing. At this point i just hate cars now.

And finally any coworker who makes more than me and does absolutely jack all while I have to clean up their mess for 2 dollars less.
15points

#23

Soggy Bathmats, Loud Chewing And A Sea Of Raised Phones: 80 Petty Things That Get On People’s Nerves
Not waiting until people exit the elevator before getting on.
15points

#24

A man praying with folded hands, illustrating one of the petty things people might judge.
Old people that want to talk about God.

I get it, you're concerned for your soul. I just didn't want to be rude when you started talking to me, but I'm not really open to discussing my beliefs with strangers.
14points

#25

Close up of a person eating a walnut, demonstrating petty things that get judged.
When someone eats loudly and chews with their mouth open. My husband does this and it aggravates me.
14points

#26

Soggy Bathmats, Loud Chewing And A Sea Of Raised Phones: 80 Petty Things That Get On People’s Nerves
People not having basic manners and courtesies.
14points

#27

A woman looking out of a car window, representing petty things people might judge you for while driving.
When someone pops over into the right lane to be "first" in line to block like 7 cars trying to trun right for the duration of the red light.
13points

#28

Child riding a red kick scooter quickly, representing petty things that spark judgment.
Seeing kids not wearing helmets on their bikes or scooters! If they fall, their face could be disfigured for life!
13points

#29

Soggy Bathmats, Loud Chewing And A Sea Of Raised Phones: 80 Petty Things That Get On People’s Nerves
People who act the victim, crying as soon as they’re in the wrong nothing makes me want to smack a person more.
13points

#30

Soggy Bathmats, Loud Chewing And A Sea Of Raised Phones: 80 Petty Things That Get On People’s Nerves
Standing in a parking stall to save it for a friend 15 minutes away should be illegal.
13points

#31

Or people biking at night with dark clothing and no lights. They are going to get run over and blame the driver.
13points

#32

Someone not giving a courtesy wave after I let them over or merge in traffic (or someone not saying thank you after someone holds the door open for them).
12points

#33

Misbehaving children in public who are obviously making their parents miserable too but they won’t correct them.
12points

#34

Somebody creating any issue for other people because of lack of foresight / poor planning.
12points

#35

A woman whispering gossip to a surprised friend, depicting petty things people judge.
If someone has a problem with you/me but they choose not to say it to your face but talk behind your back.

Also making fun behind the persons back.
11points

#36

Cars parked closely in a parking lot, representing petty things like taking up extra space.
Parking rudely or selfishly which generally means illegally today. Like the lady who parked her car right in the nonparking area in front of the disabled ramp and only exit from the sidewalk in front of where everyone parks for kids soccer games. My wagon with our chairs in it might have bumped into her car like 3 times on the way out. Oops.
11points

#37

Dirty dishes stacked in a kitchen sink next to a green mug labeled TIRED.
Stacking dirty dishes in the sink, when the dishwasher is on, in a communal workspace. Hand wash your one cup - especially since your team aren't even on the kitchen roster!
11points

#38

Woman pointing at a man during an argument, exemplifying petty things in relationships.
Telling me to do something I was planning on doing anyway... remember when you were a kid and you would wake up on a Saturday morning and think today I’m gonna clean my room, and then one of your parents immediately pops their head in your door and says hey clean your room? Bubble popped! I hated it then and I hate it now.
10points

#39

It's a tie:

1. Mobile phone use while driving

2. DWI / OUI: Exhibit A: Regarding bars that aren't located in a city (because there should be reliable public transportation), how are these folks getting home?
10points

#40

People that make being "stressed out" their personality are both boring and annoying.
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10points
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